Soutzoukakia - Greek Smyrna Meatballs In Sauce Recipe

Name: Soutzoukakia - Greek Smyrna Meatballs In Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Meatballs; 1/2 cup white wine; 2 slices white bread, crusts removed; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 small onion, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin, ground; 1/2 teaspoon dried greek oregano; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 1/4 lbs ground beef; 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying); For the Sauce; 1 medium onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 24 ounces crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup white wine; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

For the Meatballs
1/2 cup white wine
2 slices white bread, crusts removed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small onion, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon dried greek oregano
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/4 lbs ground beef
1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
For the Sauce
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
24 ounces crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sugar

1
Pour wine over bread and soak for 10 minutes then mash with a fork. Add garlic, onion, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, all the cumin, oregano and egg. Add the meat and mix until well combined.
2
Shape into 18-20 oblong meatballs (the size doesn't matter really, it's just a tradition.) Heat olive oil in the pan over medium high heat. Fry the meatballs on all sides until brown. Remove them meatballs to a plate.
3
Add onions to the pan and cook until softened then add the garlic, tomatoes, wine, butter, remaining salt and pepper, and sugar to the pan. Stir to incorporate leftover oil. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the sausages/meatballs and cook over low heat for another 15 minutes. Serve hot alongside rice, potatoes or pasta.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Meatballs, 1/2 cup white wine, 2 slices white bread, crusts removed, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Soutzoukakia - Greek Smyrna Meatballs In Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Soutzoukakia - Greek Smyrna Meatballs In Sauce

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